Trespassing: removal of trespassers on residential property.

California AB897 aimed to create new rules for removing trespassers from residential properties. It proposed adding a specific section to the Penal Code that would clarify how property owners could handle trespassers. However, the bill did not pass.

Supporters of AB897 would argue that the bill was necessary to empower homeowners to protect their property from unauthorized individuals. They would frame it as a measure to enhance public safety and support the rights of property owners to maintain a secure living environment.

Critics of AB897 would contend that the bill could lead to potential abuses, allowing property owners to unjustly remove individuals from their homes or neighborhoods. They might argue that it could disproportionately impact vulnerable populations and exacerbate issues related to homelessness.